Penn FTD Center
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The University of Pennsylvania Frontotemporal Degeneration Center
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference has officially kicked off! Penn staff are attending and presenting their latest findings with posters and presentations throughout the week! #AAIC25 #PennatAAIC25
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference has officially kicked off! Penn staff are attending and presenting their latest findings with posters and presentations throughout the week! #AAIC25 #PennatAAIC25
The Penn FTD Center staff and researchers are gearing up for #AAIC25 in Toronto! Today, Research Assistant Professor Jeffrey Phillips PhD and Postdoctoral Fellow Briar Nowling PhD will be providing pre-conference presentations. Stay tuned on our social media! #PennatAAIC25
FTD Fact Friday: Heterozygous loss-of-function mutations in GRN are the second most common cause of inherited FTLD-TDP. The Penn FTD Center is here to help! 📍 Check out our Support & Resources 📰 Read our monthly blog 🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials
The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help! 📍 Check out our Support & Resources 📰 Read our monthly blog 🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials Click the website link for more!
Penn FTD Center Staff Highlight 🌟 Cayla Andrews schedules research visits, guides families through their research day, and collects data for the research. 📍Read more details on Cayla in the blog post! Link in our bio!
The Penn FTD Center is here for FTD Fact Friday and here to help! 📍 Check out our Support & Resources 📰 Read our monthly blog 🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials Click the website link for more!
In this episode of The Age of Aging, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall discusses love, grief, and intimacy with Penn Memory Center Director of Social Work Alison Lynn. Available now at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
In this month’s blog post, Penn FTD Center Clinical Research Project Manager Jessica Legaspi provides an inside look at a role within clinical research and what makes the job fulfilling. Our latest blog post can be found at our website or by clicking the link in our bio!
We understand that care management can be tough. For July Care Management Monday, we are sharing tips on FTD & Sundowning. 📍Check out our website for more information on Support & Resources
📢Looking for the latest news from the Penn FTD Center? Want to stay up-to-date on research and trials? Make sure you are following the Penn FTD Center on all your social platforms. 📍All of our social media accounts can be found at the link in our bio!
FTD Fact Friday: Discussing the differences between FTD and Alzheimer’s👇 The Penn FTD Center is here to help! 📍 Check out our Support & Resources 📰 Read our monthly blog 🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials Click the website link for more!
In the newest episode of The Age of Aging, Dr. PJ Brennan and Dr. Kyra O’Brien discuss the changing landscape of the U.S. healthcare system for older adults. 🎧 Listen now at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts!
💡In this month’s Research Roundup, Postdoctoral Fellow Rory Boyle PhD outlines ways that researchers can study resistance and resilience to Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome. Read now at the link in our bio or by visiting our website!
Curious about how genetics play a role in ALS when there is no family history? Penn FTD Center licensed, certified genetic counselor Laynie Dratch joined the I AM ALS team to present information on genetic counseling. Watch the recording now at the link in our bio!
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Our FTD Fact Friday is listed below! The Penn FTD Center is here to help! 📍 Check out our Support & Resources 📰 Read our monthly blog 🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials Click the website link for more!
Penn FTD Center Staff Highlight 🌟 Alexandra Tavani started at the Penn FTD Center in April 2023 working on recruiting, scheduling, and running the clinical trial visit activities. 📍Read more details on Alex in the blog post! Link in our bio!
✈️Planning your summer travels? In this month’s blog post, Penn FTD Center Clinical Research Coordinator Ashlyn O’Halloran provide practical and useful tips for traveling with a loved one with FTD. Our latest blog post can be found by clicking the link in our bio!
FTD Fact Friday: The most common genetic causes of FTD are listed below. The Penn FTD Center is here to help! 📍 Check out our Support & Resources 📰 Read our monthly blog 🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials Click the website link for more!
